Friday, September 23, Can Animals Think?

Objective: Students will read, interpret analyze research articles, answer comprehensive questions and develop conclusions based on evidence.

DO NOW

Use your three of the five new vocabulary words in a creative writing paragraph.

1. Read and analyze first article.

2. SSR - read second two articles.

3. Complete KWL chart.

4. Answer 2 of the 3 CRQ's below. I will collect these alon with the multiple choice answers from test practice.

1. From what you have read and seen, do you think that animals besides humans actully can strategize and use rational thought processes? why or why not? Site examples from text and/or CNN video and / prior knowledge.

2. Do you think it is OK to use animals for testing products and new drugs for humans? Why or why not? Cite examples from the text and / CNN video and / or prior knowledge.

3. How do you feel about hunting animals? Is there any time that it is acceptable? Why or why not? Use examples to support your answer.

4. Answer "test practice" questions at end.

5. Grammar handouts. Adjectives and Subject / verb agreement.

6. Grammar Review. Madlibs.

7. Exit Pass